And everything was fine until 3:15 am. Avery came downstairs and got in bed with me. I could tell that she was running fever and she said her stomach hurt. She has barely laid down with me when she jumped out of bed and ran for the toilet. She didn't quite make it all in the toilet. As you know, I am a sympathic puker. Freddie is usually the one who handles the puking kids. I had to dig deep and hold my breath and I DID it. I cleaned it up without losing my dinner. Don't tell Freddie :) Now, I know for most people this is not a huge accomplishment, but for me, this was a big deal.
I got Avery settled down and back asleep. The next thing I know I was woke up to a HUGE crash, the sound of broken glass and everything. At first I thought someone or something had fallen down the stairs. I looked at the clock, it was 4:15. So, I ran to the stairs and turned on the light. Nothing. Luke's door is closed and he is in his bed. Avery is still on her pallet in my room. Now I am really starting to get scared. My next thought was that someone was breaking into my house, and broke out a window. So, I go through the kitchen to get a weapon :) and notice that the pantry doors are open.
I turned on the lights and there in the floor in the front of the pantry is this...
The glass I heard shattering was the instant tea that fell from the top shelf of the panty. I have no idea what caused the applesauce, vienna sausages, and tea to come crashing down. It is a mystery. Surely, if I have a mouse, it wouldn't weigh enough to knock off the giant box of applesauce that I bought at Sams. I shudder to think what varmit is large enough to do this and how did it get in my house. I have seen any evidence of a mouse or anything else in the pantry. I am going to pretend that it was just caused by weight shifting in a box or something and try not to think about the last time I had an unwelcomed visitor .
I am thankful that Freddie will be home tomorrow to share in all of these wonderful adventures in the middle of the night.
Avery is feeling a little better, she has thrown up several times today (which I sucessfully cleaned up) and I took her to the doctor. She got a shot, and was a tough girl. She is drinking now and even ate a cracker or too earlier. But, we will be at home tomorrow and I will work on Saturday to try to make up some of this time off. The April 15th deadline comes whether I have a sick kiddo or not.
On a side note, Luke was so sweet to his sick sister. He got her water and crackers when she asked for them before I could get to her. It was his turn to pick out a movie to watch and he purposely picked a Barbie movie for Avery. What a sweet big brother! They argue and fight all the time but there are some sweet, shining and unselfish moments. Luke also prayed tonight for dad to have a safe and fun trip home. I love that he prays for his classmates, our neighborhood and family.
I am ready for bed. Here's hoping that tonight is more restful for Avery and me too!
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